Senior Engineer – Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

Polyhose; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Polyhose in Sriperumbudur invites a Senior Engineer – Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) to lead compliance and risk management across manufacturing operations. The role focuses on implementing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, coordinating audits, and ensuring legal registrations and permits are current.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of EHS experience in polymer processing or related industries, with strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Diploma or BE/ME in Safety Engineering or Industrial Safety.
• 5–7 years of relevant EHS experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Experience in audits, CAPA, and regulatory liaison.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance across the plant.
• Coordinate EHS audits and close CAPA effectively.
• Maintain statutory registers and comply with EHS regulations.
• Coordinate industrial hygiene monitoring and health check-ups.
• Drive environmental sustainability, waste minimization, and energy efficiency.
• Train and promote EHS culture through toolbox talks and safety programs.

Skills

EHS compliance

Auditing

Regulatory liaison

Hazardous materials handling

Industrial safety

Education

Diploma / BE / ME in Safety Engineering or Industrial Safety

Job description

Senior Engineer – Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

Key Performance Area

• Ensure implementation and compliance with ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management System).
• Support integration of applicable EHS requirements related to AS9100, IATF/TS 16949, NADCAP, and customer‑specific standards, where applicable.
• Coordinate internal, external, and customer EHS audits; monitor non‑conformities and ensure timely closure of CAPA.
• Maintain statutory registers and ensure compliance with applicable EHS regulations related to polymer processing, chemical handling, pressure testing, and high‑energy operations.
• Coordinate industrial hygiene monitoring, including noise, dust, fumes, VOCs, illumination, and heat stress assessments.
• Ensure periodic occupational health check‑ups for employees exposed to chemicals, polymers, pressure testing, smoke, and mechanical operations.
• Promote workplace health awareness and occupational hygiene practices aligned with shop‑floor risk profiles.
• Drive environmental sustainability initiatives focused on water conservation, energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and waste minimization.
• Monitor hazardous waste management, effluent treatment, emissions, and chemical storage in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Track environmental performance indicators and support sustainability reporting for corporate and customer requirements.
• Liaise with statutory authorities such as TNPCB, DISH, Fire Department, and other regulatory bodies for inspections, approvals, and compliance.
• Ensure timely renewal of Consent to Operate, Hazardous Waste Authorization, EHS licenses, and other statutory approvals.
• Maintain workplace hygiene, facility discipline, and compliance with safety requirements across the plant.
• Coordinate fire safety preparedness activities, emergency response drills, and statutory safety inspections.
• Facilitate HIRA, JSA, and environmental risk assessments in coordination with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
• Conduct EHS training programs covering chemical safety, machine safety, pressure systems, emergency preparedness, and statutory compliance.
• Implement and monitor the Work Permit system, including approval and control of contractor activities, equipment, and tools brought into the facility.
• Ensure EHS induction and safety training for new employees, trainees, apprentices, and contractors before commencement of work.
• Promote a proactive EHS culture through toolbox talks, safety observations, near‑miss reporting, and continuous safety awareness initiatives.
• Maintain EHS records, statutory documentation, incident reports, risk assessment records, training records, and compliance documentation.
• Investigate EHS incidents, identify root causes, implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Features

Job Category Full Time

Location Irrungattukottai, Sriperumbudur

Experience 5-7 years

Education Diploma / B.E. / M.E. in Safety Engineering or Industrial Safety